Nov. 25

Division 2 High School Football Championships at MTSU Floyd Stadium, Murfreesboro.  On the Web: www.tssaa.org

Walking for the Children Charity Horse Show

 Nov. 29

Held at the Tennessee Miller Coliseum, 304-B West Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro. Phone: Miller Coliseum, 615-494-8879.

Handel’s “Messiah”

Nov. 29 – Dec. 1

In its 38th season, the Middle Tennessee Choral Society performs Handel’s Messiah at 3 p.m. in the Wright Music Hall. The Choral Society will be accompanied by an orchestra, all under the direction of Dr. Raphael Bundage. Tickets at the door: $10 for adults; $9 for seniors age 65+; $8 for children under age 12; free for university students. Phone: 615-898-2849. There is a performance Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m.

“Twas the Night Before Christmas”

Nov. 30

 MTSU invites the public to enjoy “Twas The Night Before Christmas” in the Hinton Music Hall of the Wright Music Building.  Phone: 898-2493.

Murfreesboro Symphony Concert:

A Larnelle Harris Christmas

Dec. 1

Held at the First United Methodist Church, 265 West Thompson Lane Murfreesboro, 7:30 p.m., Grammy-winner Larnelle Harris, newly inducted into the Gospel Hall of Fame, performs sacred and secular Christmas music. Phone: Murfreesboro Symphony, 615-898-1862. On the Web: www.murfreesborosymphony.com

“It’s a Wonderful Life: The Radio Play”

Dec. 4 - Dec. 7

Held at the Lamplighter’s Theatre, 14119 Old Nashville Highway, Smyrna. You’ve likely seen the movie, but unexpected humor happens when a 1940’s radio troupe performs this show before a live audience. Phone: 615- 534-0148. On the Web: www.lamplighterstheatre.net

Candlelight Memorial Service

Dec. 4

Murfreesboro Funeral Home will hold a Candlelight Memorial Service on Thursday, Dec. 4. Services will be held at 7 p.m. in the chapel of Murfreesboro Funeral Home. A reception with refreshments will follow the service. The service will feature music by the McFadden Middle School Choir, a message by Dr. Tony Long of Crossway Baptist Church  a Memory Tree and remembrance candle lighting. If you have a loved one whose name you wished read during the service, call 615-896-2229 or email lspry@murfreesborofuneralhome.com.  Murfreesboro Funeral Home is located at 45 Innsbrooke Blvd.  

Oaklands Association Membership Gala

Dec. 5

Annual Christmas party and silent auction to benefit Oaklands Historic House Museum. Reservations required. Phone: Oaklands Historic House Museum, 615-893-0022

 Tennessee State High School Dance Competition

Dec. 5

Held at MTSU, Murphy Center, Murfreesboro. Phone: TSSAA, 615-889-6740. On the Web: www.tssaa.org

TSSAA BlueCross Bowl

Dec. 5  - Dec. 6

Division 1 High School Football Championships held at MTSU Floyd Stadium, Murfreesboro. Phone: TSSAA, 615- 889-6740. On the Web:  www.tssaa.org

Christmas Tree Lighting

Dec. 5

Annual Rutherford County Christmas Tree Lighting and arrival of Santa Claus on the Murfreesboro Public Square at 6 p.m. Also included in the festivities will be choral and dance performances. Downtown merchants and restaurants will be open to welcome guests. On the Web: www.downtownmurfreesboro.com/

“A Christmas Carol”

Dec. 5-21

Adapted by Richard Northcutt for the Center for the Arts from the classic story by Charles Dickens. The Christmas favorite gives new life to the classic characters of Scrooge and Tiny Tim to help families understand the true meaning of Christmas. The center is located at 110 West College Street Murfreesboro,. Phone: 615-904-ARTS. On the Web. http://www.boroarts.org/

“A Tuna Christmas”

Dec. 5 – Dec. 20

Come spend the holidays with your favorite citizens of Tuna, Texas as two actors portray all 22 citizens of Texas' 3rd smallest town, where the Lion’s Club is too liberal and Patsy Cline never dies. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. and showtime at 7:30 p.m. at The Arts Center of Cannon County. 1424 John Bragg Highway, Woodbury. Phone: 800-235-9073. On the Web: artscenterofcc.com

Discovery Center at Murfree Spring Holiday Open House

Dec. 6

Held at Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad Street, Murfreesboro. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission. Phone: Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 615-890-2300. On the Web: www.discoverycenteronline.org

Oaklands Candlelight Tour of Homes

Dec. 6

Start the holiday season with this annual tour of historic homes. The Oaklands Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes will be from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. The tour, sponsored by the Oaklands Association, will feature beautiful and historic private homes and the Oaklands Historic House Museum. Additionally, the Sons of the Confederate Veterans, Murfreesboro Camp 33 will present living history demonstrations on the Oaklands’ lawn. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $5 for children ages 6-17. Phone: Oaklands Historic House Museum, 615-893-0022. On the Web: www.oaklandsmuseum.org

TSSAA Cheerleading Championships

Dec. 6

Held at MTSU, Murphy Center, Murfreesboro. Phone: TSSAA, 615-889-6740. On the Web:

www.tssaa.org

Remembrance Service

Dec. 7

This non-denominational  4 p.m. service at Woodfin Memorial Chapel 1488 Lascassas Pike, is designed to honor and remember the saints in our life who have passed away. Dr. John R. Todd, will offer the message.  This annual tradition is open to the public. Phone: 615-893-5151.  On the Web: www.woodfinchapel.com

Victorian Holiday Tours for Children

Dec. 8  - Dec. 19

Held at Oaklands Historic House Museum, 900 N. Maney Ave., Murfreesboro. Experience Victorian holiday customs through decorations and tales from the past as you tour Oaklands. The program is available to home school groups and school groups. Phone: Oaklands Historic House Museum, 615-893-0022. On the Web: www.oaklandsmuseum.org

It’s a Wonderful Life: The Radio Play

Dec. 11  - Dec. 14

Held at the Lamplighter’s Theatre, 14119 Old Nashville Highway, Smyrna. You’ve likely seen the movie, but unexpected humor happens when a 1940’s radio troupe performs this show before a live audience. Phone: 615-534-0148. On the Web: www.lamplighterstheatre.net

Christmas at Cannonsburgh

Dec. 13

Cannonsburgh Village, 312 S. Front St., Murfreesboro. 1 to 4 p.m. Cannonsburgh will be dressed in old-time tradition. Music and fun for the family. Phone: Cannonsburgh Village, 615-890-0355.

Rotary Club’s Breakfast with Santa

Dec. 13

Join Santa and your friends from 7 to 11 a.m. at the Murfreesboro Rotary Club’s annual Pancake Breakfast at Middle Tennessee Christian School on MTCS Drive off Memorial Boulevard. Tickets are just $5 and available at the door. To-go plates are also available. Plus, check out the Portable Energy Transportation (PET) device that helps handicapped persons in third world countries live a more normal life. Proceeds benefit programs supported by the Murfreesboro Rotary Club.

Rutherford County Christmas Parade

Dec. 14

Parade begins at 1 p.m. on Middle Tennessee Boulevard (Bell Street Parking Lot). The parade goes down East Main, around the Historic Murfreesboro Square, onto West Main and then ends on Walnut Street.  Phone: WGNS, 615-893-5373

Santa in The Neighborhood

Dec. 15 – Dec. 18

The Santa Express, brought to you by The Murfreesboro Post and The Avenue Murfreesboro, will roll 6 p.m. through as many Murfreesboro neighborhoods as possible. The Santa Express will also make special stops at cul-de-sacs, corners, school parking lots and area business parking lots.  Meet Santa’s elves, wave to Santa and bring your Wish List for Santa!   Look and listen for the twinkling SANTA EXPRESS! On the Web: http://www.santaintheneighborhood.com/

Stones River Campaign Anniversary Programs

Dec. 26,  - Jan. 2, 2009

Held at the Stones River National Battlefield, 3501 Old Nashville Highway, Murfreesboro. Visitors can enjoy a variety of programs that tell the story of one of the most significant campaigns of the Civil War. Phone: Stones River National Battlefield, 615-893-9501. On the Web: www.nps.gov/stri

Countdown to Noon

Dec. 31

Held at Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad Street, Murfreesboro. 10:30 a.m.-12 noon., $5 for non-members ages 2 and up, free to members. Join in the museum’s biggest pajama party! Phone: Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 615-890-2300.

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